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Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program

The Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program (ACCSP) is a provincial screening program that works to increase cervical cancer screening using Pap tests among sexually active women and people with a cervix, aged 25 to 69. A Pap test is a test that checks the cells of the cervix for abnormal changes. The program also works to help educate individuals about the importance of cervical cancer screening.

Getting screened regularly, following up on abnormal cervical screening results and getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Our services include:

  • Working with healthcare providers to support women, aged 25 to 69, in getting cervical cancer screening across the province.
  • Offering additional testing after initial cervical screening to help decide what follow-up is needed.
  • Providing cervical cancer screening information and education to eligible women and healthcare providers.
  • Sending screening invitations, result recalls and follow-up letters to eligible women.

For more information, visit Cervical - Screening For Life | Screening For Life.

Access
Eligibility

Women and people with a cervix, aged 25 to 69, who live in Alberta are eligible for cervical cancer screening. Alberta offers two screening tests: Pap test for those aged 25 to 49, and the Cervical screening test for those aged 50 to 69. Click on each test to learn more. Talk to your healthcare provider about what’s right for you. If you're between 25 and 69, you're automatically included in the program. If you haven't already been screened in Alberta, the Alberta Cervical Cancer Screening Program will send you an invitation letter to get screened. Optional screening is available from age 21 to 24 based on informed patient choice.

Service Access

Book an appointment for cervical cancer screening at your healthcare provider’s office or at a women’s health clinic. If you don't have a healthcare provider, check out these resources to help find one:

  • Call Health Link
  • Visit College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
  • Visit Alberta Find a Doctor

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Acronym
HPV
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ACCSP
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Cervical Cancer, Cervical screening test, Pap test, Screening for Life